A surprise party was held Tuesday, Nov. 30, for outgoing Fire Rescue Chief Terry Bell.
Bell announced in October that he would be stepping down. He has served as the chief since June of 2000.
Family members, fire department colleagues, other town employees and state representatives were at the fire station to wish Bell well on his move from Chief to Captain.
Sen. Russell Black of Wilton presented Bell with a Legislative sentiment. Bell was presented a fire axe plaque acknowledging his 21 years of service as Chief of the Farmington Fire Rescue Department. He received another plaque featuring a flag and the fire department’s logo from Police Chief Kenneth Charles and former Police Chief Jack Peck.